Albany Industries on track in Galax

State and local incentive funds helped land the furniture plant, which is meeting and exceeding expectations.

Monday, February 25, 2013 at 6:00 am (Updated: February 25, 6:00 am)

By SHAINA STOCKTON, Staff
In 2011, sighs of relief were breathed after Albany Industries, a living room furniture company headquartered in New Albany, Miss., brought its business to the former B.C. Vaughan plant in Galax, along with the promise of 335 jobs over a course of three years.
The news came after a string of furniture factory closings in a city built by the industry.
Today, Albany’s employee count is up to more than 150 and still climbing, says manager Mark Gosnell.

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